Note: The "dupondius" which RIC cites from a Hirsch 1903 sale is a small module medallion of Ticinum.

See: S. Estiot "Une campagne germanique de l'empereur Probus : l'atelier de Ticinum en 277-278"

Chronology: Estiot's 3rd emission of Ticinum, donativum, beginning of 278 CE.

Probus "dupondius" RIC 291, actually a medallion of Ticinum
RIC 291 = Hirsch VIII.2658; Gnecchi III p. 70, 75; Rome. Bust type -, (-). Denomination: "Dupondius".
OBV.: IMP C PROBVS P F AVG   Cesures: I_MP C PROBVS P F AVG

Radiate cuirassed bust left, with spear and shield; right hand holding horse.

REV.: VICTORIA AVG   Cesures: VICTO_R_IA AVG

Trophy between two captives.

Mintmark: //   [exergual line only]

Weight: ?
Die axis: ?
Diameter: ?

Image provided courtesy of Universität Heidelberg


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